91 points

2015 Quinta do Crasto Tinta Roriz

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, June 2019

“This well-crafted, supple, full-bodied red offers blueberry pie and black cherry notes, matched with milk chocolate and espresso flavors. Aromas of herb, violet and mineral echo on the long, tannic finish. Drink now through 2025. 666 cases made, 150 cases imported.”

93+ points

2016 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines

Mark Squires, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, February 2019

“The 2016 Reserva Old Vines (an average age of 70 years) represents 37 of Crasto's 42 plots and/or small vineyards of old vines. In 2016, three were discarded for poor performance, while Maria Teresa and Ponte were not included because they were bottled separately this year. It was aged for 16 to 18 months, depending on lot, in 65% new oak (85/15 French and American) and comes in at 14.5% alcohol. Solid in the mid-palate, this has impressive depth and a seductive demeanor. The finish lingers beautifully. After an initial creamy hit of texture, it becomes silkier and sensual. Beautifully balanced, this has moderate tannins. It drank well after some hours of double decanting, but it is not really ready to drink. It will be much better around 2023, although it is approachable. How does it compare to the 2015 revisited this issue? They weren't really tasted together, although in relatively close proximity. The 2015 may have better-defined fruit. This might have a little more depth. They are both very fine and a lot of fun. They both need to develop some complexity. It will take a few years to determine who the winner is for sure. I lean to the 2015, but let's call it even for the moment. There were 87,000 bottles produced.”

94 points

2016 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2020

“Editors' Choice. A blend of 30 grape varieties from vines at least 70 years old, this wine boasts denisty and a firm structure. It is powered by tannins, dark black-fruit flavors and great concentration, and is an impressive wine that needs time. Drink from 2022.”

93 points

2016 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, November 2020

“Seamless flavors of sandalwood, steeped cherry, espresso and boysenberry are packed into this brooding red, with undertones of slate, savory spice, hoisin sauce and anise that gain traction on the plush, lengthy finish. Impressive energy and concentration. Drink now through 2028. 700 cases imported.”

93 points

2016 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines

James Suckling, James Suckling, November 2020

“This has aromas of blackcurrants, dried geraniums, cloves and walnuts. It’s full-bodied with firm, integrated tannins and wonderful depth. Layers of ripe black fruit with cacao beans on the finish. Drink or hold.”

94 points

2015 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines

Gillian Sciaretta, Wine Spectator, October 2019

“This powerful red is rich in steeped cherry, red plum and currant flavors that are matched to herb, graphite and olive elements.”

94 points

2015 Quinta do Crasto Reserva Old Vines

Mark Squires, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, February 2019

“The 2015 Reserva Old Vines is a field blend from old vines (average age: 70 years) aged for 16 to 18 months in 65% new oak (85% French, the rest American), depending on the lots. It comes in at 14.5% alcohol. This year, as reported in my first look at this about a year ago, Crasto eliminated two southern-exposure plots in the vineyard because they were not fresh enough. Plus, Maria Teresa and Vinha da Ponte lots were eliminated because both produced separate wines this year.”

91 points

2015 Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, May 2020

“This is opening up already, with a hint of dark earth infusing the core of plum cake and blackberry preserve flavors. A tarry echo emerges on the finish, which shows enough underlying cut for balance. Best from 2021 through 2024. 700 cases imported.”

90 points

2015 Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port

Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast, December 2020

90 points

2015 Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port

Mark Squires, Robert Parker Wine Advocate, February 2020

“The 2015 Late Bottled Vintage Port is a field blend with 95 grams of residual sugar. It is a traditional, unfiltered LBV bottled in February 2019 with a long cork. The mid-palate here is average, but the structure is a bit more notable. The fruit is very tasty, in a dry and controlled fashion, but this young LBV shows no hint of complexity or gravitas just yet. It needs a little more time to develop, obviously. It should hold well—there is no rush. Even if you think it is approachable now—moderate power does come out with aeration—it will benefit from a couple of years in the bottle. I'm not surprised this is showing well—in 2015, Crasto made one of its best ever Vintage Ports—but it is a bit understated, relatively speaking, especially on opening. If it is not quite as impressive in its category as the 2015 Vintage Port was, it still managed to improve dramatically when retasted the next day. At that point, there were some nuances of eucalyptus on the nose as well. There were 47,300 bottles produced (a dramatic uptick over the difficult 2014 vintage), plus 12,000 half bottles, from vines with an average age over 60 years old.”